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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 229.92 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 229.92 and 137.60 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 229.92 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/229.92 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 229.92 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 31,636.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,636.99/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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